Bharat Mobility Expo: TVS Apache RTE Electric Motorcycle Showcased, Road Legal Version Soon?

Bharat Mobility Expo: At the 2024 Bharat Mobility Global Expo, TVS Motor showcased the Apache RTE, their first electric motorcycle. This all-electric racing bike serves was developed for TVS's new electric one-make championship. According to TVS, the Apache RTE can reach a top speed of more than 200 km/h on the same track as its internal combustion competitors, giving it a 3.1 seconds advantage. The 17-inch wheels and Pirelli Super Cross SCI tyres, measuring 110/70 up front and 140/70 at the back, complete the aerodynamic full-faired design of the TVS Apache RTE. 

TVS Apache RTE: Mechanical Specs

TVS is renowned for promoting its racing heritage in India through various racing series in its TVS Racing banner, where they use their modified Apache RTR bikes to compete in the racing series, and the TVS Apache RTE is also no different since it comes equipped with some impressive technology.

The TVS Apache RTE has a sturdy aluminium frame and a carbon fibre battery case that holds two identical packs of packs that are arranged in a series for easy swap out. The electric motor is a stressed member that strengthens the whole structure. An Ohlins FGRT 43 front shock and an Ohlins TTX 36 rear monoshock make up the bike's suspension.

Brembo brakes, with a 320 mm front unit and a 240 mm rear unit, are standard on the Apache RTE. An innovative Plex SDM-550 dashboard data logger with a 5-inch screen is integrated into the bike to improve the riding experience. This screen, which is rated IP67, offers a full suite of riding information, including lap times with intermediates, GPS speed and trajectories, lean angle, revolutions per minute (rpm), and smart alarms and warnings.

TVS Apache RTE: Powertrain

A remarkable 79.12bhp of peak power is produced by the TVS Apache RTE's liquid-cooled axial flux motor.  With a one-second faster time to 100 km/h than the best comparable ICE motorcycles, performance enthusiasts will love the rapid acceleration. Furthermore, in comparison to its internal combustion engine (ICE) counterpart, the Apache RTE asserts a quarter-mile run advantage of 1.8 seconds.

TVS Motors has achieved strong sales and holds a dominant position in the Indian market. There is speculation that the company may soon unveil a road-legal version of this high-performance machine, generating excitement among enthusiasts.